Blue Plate Special: Ministry
Ministry began as a synth-pop project in the early 1980s but quickly transformed into one of the most influential pioneers of industrial metal. Their...
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Blue Plate Special: Einstürzende Neubauten
Einstürzende Neubauten, formed in West Berlin in 1980, is a pioneering experimental music group known for its radical use of unconventional instruments and industrial...
Blue Plate Special: Idlewild
Idlewild is a Scottish rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1995, known for their evolution from a raw, punk-influenced indie rock sound to a...
Blue Plate Special: Thomas Dolby
Thomas Dolby, born Thomas Morgan Robertson on October 14, 1958, in London, England, is a celebrated English musician, producer, composer, entrepreneur, and educator. Rising...
Blue Plate Special: The Jam
The Jam were an influential English rock band formed in 1972 in Woking, Surrey. Known for their energetic blend of punk, mod revival, and...
The War on Free Speech
For those who regularly read my blog, you know that I rarely get into politics, but one of the global trends that has been...
Blue Plate Special: The The
The The is an English rock band formed in London in 1979 by singer-songwriter Matt Johnson, who remains its only constant member. Initially a...
Saying Goodbye to Taco
It’s been a difficult couple of days. Taco had been my constant companion every day for 8 years, since adopting him in 2016. Whether...
Blue Plate Special: Nitzer Ebb
Nitzer Ebb, formed in 1982 in Chelmsford, Essex, is one of the most influential acts in the electronic body music (EBM) and alternative dance...
Blue Plate Special: Visage
Visage was a pioneering British synth-pop band formed in London in 1978. The original lineup featured Steve Strange on vocals, drummer Rusty Egan, guitarist...
